AN: Special Thanks goes to AliE96 for writing Gwen's vision.

"I'm listening." Crusader said quickly.

"I think I've found out why Gwen didn't show this morning." Captain Marvel said as she turned the wrist communicators holographic projector towards the mirror, showing Crusader the mirror and the bloody hand print on the glass.

"That is most unnerving." Crusader noted as Captain Marvel kept walking around the room.

"Outside of the blood on the mirror, there are clear signs of a struggle." Captain Marvel noted as she saw the boards that had been ripped from the floor. "I also due to my powers could sense dark magic when I entered the house, powerful dark magic. It's even more powerful in this room... wait a sec." she said as she reached out a hand towards the glass of the mirror.

"Don't!" Crusader yelled quickly, which made Captain Marvel yank her hand backwards. "I believe the mirror is the epicenter of the dark magic, we should not mess with it." Crusader said firmly. "There is no doubt that something evil happened here, and each theory I have is darker than the last." Crusader said as he rubbed his chin in contemplation.

"Forget every theory, what is the most likely theory?" Captain Marvel asked Crusader.

"From what we are both seeing, and what your powers can sense, I think I know what happened here: I believe Gwen was sucked into the mirror, but by whom... no he wouldn't..." Crusader suddenly said darkly.

"What, who?" Captain Marvel asked quickly.

"Imperious." Crusader hissed angrily. "I believe he is responsible for Gwen's abduction–"

"I only know what Vixen has told me about Imperious, which isn't much, still though, why would he kidnap Gwen?" Captain Marvel asked Crusader.

"Honestly I have no idea. What I do know though is that Imperious must have an interest in Gwen. When he sets his eyes on you, he either has you pegged as a potential ally, or an enemy." Crusader informed the leader of the Secret Warriors.

"Are you saying–" Captain Marvel was cut off by Crusader.

"Yea, he most likely has plan to make her an ally–" now it was Captain Marvel's turn to interrupt.

"Or?"

"If he can't indoctrinate her, he'll kill her." Crusader hissed, and that made Captain Marvel ball her hands into fists.

"Not if I have anything to say about it." Captain Marvel hissed angrily.

"Her life is hanging in the balance. But all I can do is pray." Crusader said sadly.

"Wait a sec. What do yo mean all you can do is pray?" Captain Marvel asked quickly.

"I cannot interfere anymore in my daughters quest–"

"Gwen is in the claws of a powerful enemy, and your telling me you can't interfere?" Captain Marvel hissed.

"I'm afraid I cannot, but you can help Gwen." Crusader said quickly, which earned the Captains attention. "While I cannot argue with Imperious on this matter, perhaps you can make a plea with him for her return." Crusader said after a moment of contemplation.

"How could I do that?" Captain Marvel asked quickly.

"I'm guessing that mirror is now connected to Imperious's power, perhaps it could also be used to communicate with the emperor." Crusader said slowly.

"Your not sure of that are you?" Captain Marvel asked.

"Personally it's very hard to access communication with Imperious, but it is possible. Since that mirror is now an extension of his magic... long story short, you should be able to contact him. There is where I leave you Captain, I must be ready to pull your team out of the nightmares at a moments notice. God bless Captain." Crusader said as the line went dead, leaving Captain Marvel alone in Gwen's bedroom.

-Meanwhile-

Gwen's head laid against the cold stone wall as she drifted in and out of consciousness. She felt dizzy, lightheaded and her whole body was warm all over as her eyes lazily blinked. The room began to spin as she closed her eyes again, but when she opened them, she was pulled into some kind of vision...

New York City was in complete ruins, buildings were partially or mostly destroyed as rubble and debris covered the sidewalks and streets. Smoke could be seen in the distance turning the sky grey as sirens could be heard.

The sound of yelling could be heard as a group of people crowded the streets armed with a variety of weapons. They were angrily shouting at another group of beings that approached them. They were demons or some sort of monsters while they clearly weren't human, some of them had green scaly skin, others had bright red with protruding horns from their heads while others resembled that of skeletons. They were also armed with a variety of weapons such as swords and guns or gun-like weapons.

The humans charged at the monsters with a yell as the creatures stood their ground and prepared for battle. Soon, gunshots filled the air along with the sound of steel clashing with steel and steel hitting flesh along with screams of agony. One man managed to slice off an arm from one of the creatures, but a loud blast could be heard as his torso exploded from being shot with a plasma gun. The man let out a choked gurgling sound as his ribs were exposed and charred along with his flesh and muscles. His body hit the ground in a lifeless heap as a victorious roar was let out, echoing throughout the whole ruins of the city.

It was a bloody and treacherous battle and while both sides suffered many casualties, the demonic creatures prevailed. The city was now theirs, in the name of their master it was now his. Everything was now his.

Gwen snapped out of her vision with a sobbing gasp as sweat covered her forehead. She took deep breaths as she played over in her mind what she just saw "No..." she mumbled to herself as she closed her eyes.

To Be Continued...